Title: Untitled

Author: x2c12e

Rating: T

Warnings: Slash (don't like, don't read), no magic.

Pairings: DMHP eventually with minor RWHG.

Summery: To Harry's extreme horror he is sent on a 'vacation' to Australia to live with his godfather, Sirius Black, whom he has not seen since he was five. While in the land 'down under' Harry must not only learn to go to a different school and meet new friends but he must also learn to live with a very sexy Draco Malfoy. DMHP slash.

Disclaimer: If I owned Harry Potter do you really think I would be writing this? No way! I'd be putting my stories in books, not on the web. Duh. Anyway, J.K Rowling owns everything, apart from the plot of this story, I own that.

Chapter 1

Departure

Harry growled as he hopped out of the land rover, slamming the car door behind him. Inside the car Lilly Potter frowned, shaking her head. "Have a good day at school, dear!" she called only to be answered by another, louder growl from the raven-haired teen. Rolling her eyes Lilly started the car engine and drove off, thinking that it might be better to let her son cool off before trying to host a conversation with him.

Stalking through the school gates Harry growled again, muttering something about parents trying to ruin his life under his breath. Maybe Ron and Hermione could find a way to get him out of this mess.

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"Oh, Harry! What's wrong with you today? You haven't said as much as a sentence since you walked through the school gates!"

Hermione tutted as she sat down next to Harry who frowned.

"You want to know what's wrong? My parents as sending me to Australia for a whole six months to stay with my godfather, that's what! I can't believe them! What have I done to piss them off so much that they want me to fly to the other side of the world?"

Hermione and Ron, who was sitting across from Hermione and Harry, both stared wide-eyed at the teen. Clearly they had not been expecting that.

"Six months?" Hermione echoed, "But why?"

Harry just shrugged his shoulders, "Their form of entertainment I guess. And I have to leave this Sunday!" Showing his anger Harry picked up a rock and threw it over Ron's head, watching it as it landed a good 10 meters away.

"Careful mate!" Ron said as he ducked his head to avoid being hit by the rock, "Well, I guess Australia can't be that bad, can it? I mean there's always the beach. You know my brother Charlie right? He went to Australia about a year ago, said the girls down there are hot as! He-"

Ron was suddenly cut off by a glare from Hermione. "Uh, not that the girls here aren't hot that is." Ron said quickly. Hermione kissed her boyfriend's cheek before looking back over to Harry, who was still scowling.

"Oh Harry! I'm sure it won't be that bad. I was reading this book the other day about the wonders of the world and have you guys ever heard of Uluru? It's right in the center of Australia and it's the biggest rock in the world! There's also the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, that's a state over there. I would love to go snorkeling there with all the fish and coral!"

Harry frowned; he didn't care about a huge rock or a reef. All he wanted to do was stay here, in London, with his family and friends. "Still wish I wasn't going." He mumbled sulkily.

Hermione frowned sadly across at her friend. "Why don't we try and make the best of the remaining time we have until Sunday instead of sulking around for the remainder of the time?" She stood as the bell signaling last period rang.

"Yeah, science, heaps of fun." Harry said sarcastically as he too stood. Ron groaned. "Ugh. Snape. At least in Australia you won't have to put up with that old slime bag."

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The last few days had been relatively good for Harry, having spent the remainder of his time in London with Ron and Hermione, who had rarely left his side after the announcement that Harry would be spending the next 6 months in Australia. His two best friends had tried their best to get Harry to have fun, and he had, but no matter what they did to try and distract him there was always a little part of his mind that reminded him that these days would be the last the trio would spend with each other in a long time.

Harry pulled a sobbing Hermione into a hug. The last few days had went by quickly and now Harry, his parents, Ron and Hermione were standing in the London Airport.

"Flight 682 to Sydney, Australia is now boarding."

Harry paled as if the person had announced his death sentence. Hermione sniffed, pulling out of the friendly embrace. "Take care of yourself Harry." She said in between sobs, "Take lots of pictures and we will write everyday." Harry smiled sadly, hugging her again. He then turned to Ron.

"I guess I'll see you in six months." Harry said, "Take care of yourself, and Herm." The two best friends shared a brief hug. "I will Harry, and I'll write, just as Herm said."

Harry turned to his parents and was pulled into a bone-crushing hug by his mother. "Oh dear, I'm going to miss you so much! With both you and Jack gone the house is going to be so quiet!" Jack was Harry's dog, a chocolate brown Labrador cross and taking her with him overseas had been the only reason that Harry had finally agreed to go to Australia to visit his godfather.

"I'll miss you mum, and you too dad." Harry said giving his father a hug.

"Give ol' Padfoot a hello for me, won't you Harry?" James Potter asked, "And as soon as you touch ground in Australia give us a ring, otherwise your mother will be up all night worrying." Harry nodded at his father's request.

"Goodbye everyone!" Harry called sadly as he picked up the small bag he was taking on the plane with him. Waving he gave the attendant his ticket before he walked down the corridor that led him onto the plane.

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Author's Note:

I hope everyone enjoyed the first chapter of this story! I've yet to decide on a title for it, but I'm thinking! The next chapter should definitely be longer and more interesting. I'm not sure how many chapters this story will have, but I'm hoping it will have quiet a few.

Reviews are always cherished! I would love to know how many of you are reading this and what you think of it so far. Depending on how much homework I get and how much time I have on the computer the next chapter should hopefully be up within the next few days.

Much Love!

Erin.